ANNISTON AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ANNISTON AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Gulfport School District school district, located in Gulfport, MS with about 639 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 36 teachers, ANNISTON AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

ANNISTON AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 2314 Jones Street in Gulfport, Mississippi, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Gulfport School District. As a public elementary school, it is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to foster the intellectual and social development of its students during their formative years. The school serves the local Gulfport community, focusing on building essential literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills in a supportive environment.

Beyond its core academics, Anniston Avenue Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and school culture. The school works to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in extracurricular activities and character-building initiatives. By prioritizing student growth and academic achievement, the school aims to prepare its young learners for a successful transition into middle school and beyond, playing a vital role in the long-term educational infrastructure of the Gulfport area.

For more information, contact ANNISTON AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (228) 896-6309 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2314 Jones Street
Gulfport, MS 39507
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ANNISTON AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Gulfport, MS with about 639 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
639
Teachers:
36.39
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 639 students

Black or African American
40.5%
White
37.6%
Hispanic/Latino
15.8%
Two or more races
4.7%
Asian
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.